Legionella Specialist - Compliance
CV-LibraryLondontemporaryPosted: 23 March 2026
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Location: East London
Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month rolling
The Opportunity
We're supporting a housing provider to appoint a Legionella (Water) Compliance Specialist to bring structure, oversight, and technical assurance to a developing compliance area.
This is a hands-on role focused on moving the organisation from a fragmented position to clear, confident compliance - combining site-level understanding with strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice.
The Role
Lead on Legionella compliance across the housing portfolio
Review current position and provide a clear gap analysis across policy, process, and delivery
Process map end-to-end compliance activity - from risk assessments through to remedial actions
Ensure effective response to risk assessments, including tracking and closing actions
Oversee delivery of key works such as tank removals, remedials, and system improvements
Review and refine policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Work closely with contractors to assess what's working vs not working
Provide practical, delivery-focused oversight - not just advisory
Support the organisation to reach a sustainable and auditable compliant position
About You
Strong working knowledge of Legionella control, relevant legislation, and ACOP L8 guidance
Experience in housing, public sector, or complex property portfolios
Able to operate across both technical compliance and operational delivery
Proven experience managing contractors and remedial programmes
Comfortable carrying out site-based reviews and validation activity
Able to clearly identify gaps and implement practical, workable solutions
Detail-oriented, structured, and confident working independently
Location: East London
Rate: £450 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month rolling
The Opportunity
We're supporting a housing provider to appoint a Legionella (Water) Compliance Specialist to bring structure, oversight, and technical assurance to a developing compliance area.
This is a hands-on role focused on moving the organisation from a fragmented position to clear, confident compliance - combining site-level understanding with strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice.
The Role
Lead on Legionella compliance across the housing portfolio
Review current position and provide a clear gap analysis across policy, process, and delivery
Process map end-to-end compliance activity - from risk assessments through to remedial actions
Ensure effective response to risk assessments, including tracking and closing actions
Oversee delivery of key works such as tank removals, remedials, and system improvements
Review and refine policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Work closely with contractors to assess what's working vs not working
Provide practical, delivery-focused oversight - not just advisory
Support the organisation to reach a sustainable and auditable compliant position
About You
Strong working knowledge of Legionella control, relevant legislation, and ACOP L8 guidance
Experience in housing, public sector, or complex property portfolios
Able to operate across both technical compliance and operational delivery
Proven experience managing contractors and remedial programmes
Comfortable carrying out site-based reviews and validation activity
Able to clearly identify gaps and implement practical, workable solutions
Detail-oriented, structured, and confident working independently